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 Don Braden and the Big Funk Band, Morristown, New Jersey, December 31, 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | November 20, 1963 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Origin | New York City |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instrument(s) | Tenor saxophone, flute |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Website | www |
Donald Kirk Braden (born November 20, 1963) is an American jazz tenor saxophonist and flautist. [1] [2]
Braden was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on November 20, 1963, and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. [3] He began playing tenor sax at age 13 and started playing professionally at 15. [3] In high school, he played in the McDonald's All-American High School Jazz Band. [3] He attended Harvard University from 1981 to 1984, studied engineering, and played in the school's jazz ensemble. [3] He moved to New York City in 1984, where he played with The Harper Brothers, Lonnie Smith, and Betty Carter. [3] In 1986–87 he toured with Wynton Marsalis. [3] In the late 1980s and early 1990s he toured internationally with Freddie Hubbard. [2] He also played with Roy Haynes, Tony Williams, J.J. Johnson, Tom Harrell, Art Farmer, and the Mingus Big Band. [3]
Braden led his own bands from the early 1990s, while also recording as a freelancer. [2]
Braden has served as the music director of the Litchfield Jazz Camp since 1998, and in his tenure there he has participated in numerous programs, including co-hosting the annual Litchfield Jazz Camp Talent Search.
With Art Farmer
With Freddie Hubbard
With Jimmy Ponder
With Roseanna Vitro
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